Joseph W. Girard
ActingAbout Joseph W. Girard
Joseph W. Girard was an American screen actor. He appeared in more than 280 films between 1911 and 1944. He was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.
Joseph W. Girard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joseph W. Girard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joseph W. Girard's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Joseph W. Girard's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Lighthouse by the Sea, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joseph W. Girard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joseph W. Girard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joseph W. Girard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | American Senator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Secret Code | Col. Drake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Captain Midnight | Major Steel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | General John J. Pershing (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Spider Returns | Police Commissioner Kirk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Green Archer | Inspector Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Deadwood Dick | Government Referee | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Crashing Thru | Steamship Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Navy Secrets | Navy Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ride 'em, Cowgirl | 'Ruf' Rickson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Unashamed: A Romance | Dr. Malvin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen | Dan Farley | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | What Becomes of the Children? | Detective Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Frontier Justice | Samuel Halston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Aces and Eights | Don Julio Hernandez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lightnin' Bill Carson | Banker John Mount | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Racing Luck | Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Diamond Jim | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Men of Action | Official | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Social Error | Edward Bentley, Sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Tonto Kid | Rance Cartwright | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Sin of Nora Moran | Captain of Detectives | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Golden Harvest | Wheat Broker (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Officer Thirteen | Chief of Police Kramer | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Renegades of the West | James Dowling | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Crusader | Chief of Detectives Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Hurricane Express | The Railroad Detective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Strictly Dishonorable | Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Defenders of the Law | The Police Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Secret Six | Official (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dishonored | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Doughboys | General Hull (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Troopers Three | Capt. Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Leatherneck | Court-Martial Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Terror | Supt. Hallick | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Hello Cheyenne! | Fremont Cody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Crowd | Member of Board of Directors (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | While the City Sleeps | Captain of Detectives | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Shield of Honor | Chief of Police Davison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | We're in the Navy Now | U.S. Admiral | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Forlorn River | Hart Blaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Ladies of Leisure | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Lighthouse by the Sea | Inspector #1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Laughing at Danger | Cyrus Remington | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Three Jumps Ahead | John Darrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Bare Fists | Harry's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Heart of Humanity | Canadian Colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | '49–'17 | Judge Brand | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Voice on the Wire | Dr. Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Major Cameron | Average | Similar → |
Joseph W. Girard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joseph W. Girard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph W. Girard is "The Lighthouse by the Sea" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Joseph W. Girard acted in?
Joseph W. Girard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joseph W. Girard?
Other notable films include "Hello Cheyenne!", "The Spider Returns", and "The Crowd".